Collaboration Policy

Last Updated: June 25, 2025

At RankOptim ("we," "us," or "our"), we value partnerships with agencies, academies, and freelancers (collectively, "Partners") to deliver high-quality services to our clients. This Collaboration Policy ("Policy") outlines the terms and conditions governing direct partnerships and white-label arrangements with Partners. By entering into a collaboration with RankOptim, you agree to be bound by this Policy, our Terms of Use, and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not engage in collaborative activities with us.

1. Scope of Collaboration

This Policy applies to:

  • Direct Partnerships: Where Partners collaborate with RankOptim to deliver services under a shared brand or co-branded arrangement, with transparent acknowledgment of RankOptim’s involvement.
  • White-Label Arrangements: Where Partners resell or deliver RankOptim’s services under their own brand, without disclosing RankOptim’s involvement to the end client.
  • Eligible Partners: Agencies (e.g., digital marketing, SEO, or web development firms), academies (e.g., educational institutions or training providers), and freelancers (e.g., independent contractors specializing in relevant fields).

2. Eligibility and Onboarding

  • Eligibility: Partners must have the legal capacity to enter into agreements, maintain relevant expertise, and comply with applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. Partners must not engage in practices that could harm RankOptim’s reputation or operations.
  • Onboarding Process:
    • Partners must submit an application via email to rankoptim@gmail.com, including details about their business, expertise, and proposed collaboration model (direct or white-label).
    • RankOptim will review applications and, if approved, provide a Collaboration Agreement outlining specific terms, including pricing, deliverables, and responsibilities.
    • Partners must provide accurate and complete information during onboarding and promptly update us if any information changes.
  • Approval: RankOptim reserves the right to approve or reject partnership applications at our sole discretion, based on alignment with our business goals, Partner qualifications, or other relevant factors.

3. Collaboration Models

3.1 Direct Partnerships

  • Definition: Partners work alongside RankOptim to deliver services to clients, with both parties’ roles disclosed to the client (e.g., co-branded marketing campaigns or joint service delivery).
  • Responsibilities:
    • RankOptim will provide agreed-upon services, tools, or resources as outlined in the Collaboration Agreement.
    • Partners are responsible for client communication, project management, or other tasks specified in the Collaboration Agreement.
    • Both parties will coordinate to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Branding: Both RankOptim and the Partner may use their respective branding in client-facing materials, subject to mutual agreement.
  • Revenue Sharing: Compensation terms (e.g., revenue sharing, fixed fees, or commissions) will be detailed in the Collaboration Agreement.

3.2 White-Label Arrangements

  • Definition: Partners resell RankOptim’s services under their own brand, presenting the services as their own to the end client.
  • Responsibilities:
    • RankOptim will provide services (e.g., SEO audits, content creation, or analytics) as agreed, delivered in a format that allows Partners to present them under their brand.
    • Partners are responsible for all client-facing interactions, including sales, support, and delivery, unless otherwise specified.
    • RankOptim will maintain confidentiality regarding its involvement, except as required by law or agreed in the Collaboration Agreement.
  • Branding: Partners may use their own branding for all client-facing materials. RankOptim’s branding will not be disclosed to the end client without mutual consent.
  • Pricing and Payments: Partners will pay RankOptim the agreed-upon wholesale rates for services, as outlined in the Collaboration Agreement. Partners are free to set their own retail pricing for clients.

4. Obligations of Partners

  • Compliance: Partners must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to data protection, advertising, and consumer rights.
  • Confidentiality: Partners must maintain the confidentiality of RankOptim’s proprietary information, trade secrets, and client data shared during the collaboration. A separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) may be required.
  • Quality Standards: Partners must deliver services to clients in a professional manner, consistent with RankOptim’s quality standards, as specified in the Collaboration Agreement.
  • Non-Compete: Partners agree not to use RankOptim’s proprietary tools, processes, or resources to compete directly with RankOptim during the term of the collaboration and for a reasonable period thereafter, as specified in the Collaboration Agreement.
  • Client Relationships: In white-label arrangements, Partners are solely responsible for managing client relationships, including handling complaints, refunds, or disputes, unless otherwise agreed.

5. Intellectual Property

  • RankOptim’s Intellectual Property: All tools, software, content, or materials provided by RankOptim remain our property or that of our licensors. Partners are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such materials solely for the purpose of fulfilling the Collaboration Agreement.
  • Partner’s Intellectual Property: Partners retain ownership of their own branding, content, or materials used in the collaboration, subject to any licensing terms agreed upon.
  • Joint Works: Any intellectual property created jointly by RankOptim and the Partner will be governed by the terms of the Collaboration Agreement.
  • White-Label Materials: In white-label arrangements, RankOptim will provide deliverables in a format that allows Partners to apply their own branding. Partners may not claim ownership of RankOptim’s underlying intellectual property.

6. Fees and Payments

  • Pricing: Fees for services provided by RankOptim to Partners (e.g., wholesale rates for white-label services or revenue-sharing percentages for direct partnerships) will be specified in the Collaboration Agreement.
  • Payment Terms: Partners must pay invoices within the timeframe specified in the Collaboration Agreement (e.g., 15 or 30 days from invoice date). Late payments may incur penalties or interest, as agreed.
  • Taxes: Partners are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or levies related to their use of RankOptim’s services, unless otherwise specified.

7. Term and Termination

  • Term: The collaboration will continue for the duration specified in the Collaboration Agreement or until terminated by either party.
  • Termination by Partner: Partners may terminate the collaboration by providing written notice to rankoptim@gmail.com, subject to the notice period and conditions in the Collaboration Agreement.
  • Termination by RankOptim: We may terminate the collaboration at our discretion, with or without cause, by providing written notice as specified in the Collaboration Agreement. Grounds for termination may include, but are not limited to, breach of this Policy, violation of applicable law, or actions that harm RankOptim’s reputation.
  • Post-Termination Obligations: Upon termination, Partners must cease using RankOptim’s services, tools, or materials, return or destroy any confidential information, and fulfill any outstanding payment obligations. Provisions regarding confidentiality, intellectual property, and indemnification will survive termination.

8. Confidentiality

  • Partners agree to protect RankOptim’s confidential information, including but not limited to client data, pricing, proprietary processes, and trade secrets.
  • Confidential information may only be used for the purposes of the collaboration and must not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law.
  • In white-label arrangements, RankOptim will not disclose its involvement to end clients, except as required by law or agreed in the Collaboration Agreement.

9. Liability and Indemnification

  • Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, RankOptim will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the collaboration, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Our total liability will not exceed the fees paid by the Partner to RankOptim in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
  • Indemnification: Partners agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RankOptim, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from the Partner’s actions, misrepresentations, or breach of this Policy or the Collaboration Agreement.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • This Policy is governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
  • Any disputes arising from this Policy or the collaboration will be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Surat, Gujarat, India. Both parties waive any objection to this venue or claims of inconvenient forum.

11. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date. We will provide notice of material changes as required by applicable law.
  • Continued collaboration after the effective date of the revised Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Collaboration Policy or wish to discuss partnership opportunities, please contact us at: